Finding the Third Proportional to 363,620 and 744,868
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Solution
The third proportional to 363,620 and 744,868 is: 1,525,846.59
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
363,620 : 744,868 = 744,868 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
363,620/744,868 = 744,868/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
363,620x = 744,868 × 744,868 - Step 4: Simplify right side
363,620x = 554,828,337,424 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 554,828,337,424/363,620 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,525,846.59
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